The figures ballooned fantastically: Rs 3,000 crore in one letter, Rs 5,000 crore in another, Rs 6,000 crore soon after, and eventually an eye-popping Rs 14,000 crore, roughly the entire Jal Jeevan Mission’s approved outlay for J&K. (Image for representation: AFP)
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News18 English•01/12/2025

Ashok Parmar’s Scam Claims Shatter Under Scrutiny, Uncover Resistance to Digital Transparency in J&K

  • •IAS officer Ashok Parmar's claims of a scam in J&K were found baseless.
  • •Parmar's allegations targeted digital transparency systems in governance.
  • •No irregularities or corruption found in Jal Jeevan Mission after official review.
  • •Parmar's inflated figures and unfiled complaints diminished his credibility.
  • •The case highlights resistance to transparency from within the system.

Why it matters: This story matters because it shows threats reformers face when making governance more transparent.

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